Madison Street Promises West Side Business Boom
Madison Street is hailed as the West Side’s central business artery with plans for major improvements that could draw shoppers from across the area. The piece notes Madison’s role at the intersections of Kedzie, Crawford, Austin Boulevard, and Fifth Avenue, while acknowledging competition from other streets and emphasizing continued development to maintain leadership.
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Madison Street
West Side
Frank A. Alden
Oak Park
Westside
Madison Stret
Martison
Madison
Kedere Avenue
Crawford Avenue
Austin Boulevard
Harton Avenue
Fifth Avenue
Buckley Addresses Madison Street Booster Dinner on Merchants
Advertising man Buckley spoke at the Madison Street Booster dinner in the Masonic Temple last Friday. He urged progress through better merchandising, planning, and customer focus, noting Marshall Field & Co expanded book and department offerings after adapting to market needs. The event, chaired by Herman He Haim, featured discussion of Forest Park trading center decline and a proposed merger between the Chamber of Commerce and Boosters.
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Lopugr
Madison Street
Masonic Temple
Buckley
Marshall Field & Co
Harry Selfridge
London
Selfridge
H Marshall
Field
New York
Cok McClurg
Marshall Field
Sant
Thuckley
Herman He Haim
Madison Street Boosters
Worlge
Holges
Forest Park
Hann Les
Cone
Hann
George Platt
AL 1
Fall
Chamber of Commerce
Max Goldstein to Open Parkside Clothes Shop No 2
Max Goldstein will open Parkside Clothes Shop No 2 at 6134 S. Halsted Street in Chicago on February 21. The new store, twice the size of his Forest Park shop, is equipped with about 30000 dollars of fixtures in Englewood’s shopping district. He will handle Bartlett Men’s Clothing at 2350 dollars and plans a gala opening day with a north side location hoped for this summer.
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Max Goldstein
Parkside Clothes Shop
S. Halsted Street
Chicago
Bartlett
Forest Park
Max
Bartlett Co
New South Side
Forest Park Place
Englewood
Goldstein
North Side
Entmetsan Faces Unclear Path After Final Challenge
Fragmentary notes indicate Entmetsan must complete a remaining hurdle as Small confronts an uncertain outcome. The brief hints at a pending task and a cautious assessment of who will finish the course.
Attractive Colonial Home by Hunter Brothers Architects
An American colonial house designed for modern living with a rectangular plan, straight walls, and economical construction. Central stairs, ample light, and open fireplace create a comfortable layout. three sides receive windows, with two smaller bedrooms and a main living area. Attic and full basement, inviting entry porch, and a projected 70 foot overall exterior for a price around $9,600. Complete working plans and specifications available via the editor.
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Generati
Aga
Childre
Mayor Tells Chief Drive Crooks Away in Forest Park
Mayor Gold urged Chief Fred W Licht to crack down on crime as Chicago’s criminals are said to be moving toward the suburbs. Local clubs back the effort while the council discusses gasoline tax plans and city improvements including new sidewalks.
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Chicago
Forest Park
Gald
Fred W. Licht
Sagen
Chanter of Commerce
Madison Street Roosters
Kiwanis Club
Lions Club
Maine
Gold
Springfeld
Emmerson
Dinuis Munici League
Berliner
Oswalt
Congo
Ark
G. Jitkovsky
Forest Ark Public Actionln
Board of Local Improvements
Noble W. Lee to Address Forum Next Sunday Night
Forest Park residents note Noble W. Lee will speak at the Sunday Evening Club forum next Sunday night. Reported attendance exceeded two hundred, with attendees describing the previous session as thrilling and melodramatic and urging others to hear the speech.
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Forest Park
Obituary for Catherine Van Dane at Oak Mark Hospital
Catherine Van Dane wife of Aubert Van Dane of Ferdinand Street died Monday January 21 192 at Oak Mark hospital a week after gall bladder operation Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at St Bernonline church Reverend Gita C Nabe Meinting officiated Entombment was at Mt Gren She is survived by her husband and a fourteen year old daughter Mary The deceased was born fifty years ago and lived in Forest Pack for eighteen years
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Catherine van Damme
Catherine van Dane
Aubert van Dane
Ferdinand Overtur
Oak Mark
Gall Stat
St. Bernonline’s
Gtta C Nabe Meinting
My. Gren
Daughwr Mary
Mrs Lorraine Scarpace Mourned In Local Rites
Mrs Lorraine Scarpace died after a lengthy residence here she was born in Italy on April 1 1807 and moved to America as a child. Funeral services were held at the Tate residence and St Melnardine church with burial at Carmel cemetery. Survived by her husband Anthony and children Frank Waterloo Jay John 109 Dunlop avenue Mary Onarotti 324 Marengo avenue Phillip James and Santina Quorates of 1030 Dunlop avenue.
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Lorraine Scarpace
Lorraine
Scarpace
Gaunty
Ebed Phyirsilay
Tate
St. Melnardine's Church
Father Nabholz
Eitting
Carmel
War Bors
Italy
America
Acwentern
Anthony
Frank
Waterloo
Jay John
Dunlop Avenue
Mary Onarotti
Marengo Avenue
Phillip
James
Santina Quorates
Dunlop Avertve
White Light and Community Service Night at Local Church
Five to one turnout touted as success. Sunday evening program on January 27 features actress Noble WW and attorney general aide J. Loesch, with Lew as city chamber secretary. Music led by R. G. Crossley. Services begin 7:45 pm. everyone invited. River Forest crowd fills church. organizers seek larger audiences to secure speakers.
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Evehling
Noble WW
Ofrank J. Loesch
Mr. Lew
Chub
Chicago
White Light
Cook County
R. G. Crossley
River Forest
Forent Park
Proviso High to Get 60 New Pupils Monday
Proviso High welcomes about sixty freshmen as the 1928 29 school term begins Monday at Proviso Township. New courses include English history decenter studies and biology taught by Miss Winnefed Shepard with five and six periods. James C Beane joins the faculty replacing Miss Rather Lemans who marries in February.
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Proview Township Bight
Mays Rath Mo Whitheld
United States
Central
South America
Hoover
Science
Thas Star Houts
Winnafed Shepard
Florence Gokling
Prayise
James C. Beane
Rather Lemans
Mr. Beane
de Pauw
Universit 1A Nas Ec
Aden
Cale Bley
Ed Roos Co Plans Three Story Factory Addition
Ed Roos Co a cedar chest maker secures a building permit for a three story addition to its factory at a cost of 22000 dollars. Architect Arthur Mainarm and Harper Burtiendorf as contractors. new space 48 by 12 feet will add store room beside the existing factory. The plant once 20 by 50 feet and two stories, expanded to 50 by 500 feet and three floors, but the longer plant is now closed.
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Fd Roos ‘Co
Arthur Mainarm
Harper , & Burtiendorf
Wour Issic
Jat Koos
Chicago
Morrell Urges Kiwanis Guard Funds and Estates
Morrell addresses Kiwanis at the Masonic Temple warning members to guard funds and explaining estate distribution laws. He notes his top writing record with Equitable Life Assurance Society and reviews upcoming street paving and charity distribution plans. A special meeting and the talk by Jacob D. Allen are announced for the club's year ahead.
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Masonic Temple
Jobh Morrell
Life Thaurante
Life Assurance Society
Morrell
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Finance Cammiptee
Ff. Phmernwh
Mavison Street
First Avenue
Maywood
Kiwanis Child
Lintest Kelch
William Busse
Lamb
Ander
Uni
Eérnest
Mausiwan Street
Jacob D. Allen
Aller
Forest Park Mail Carriers Organize Local Branch
Forest Park mail carriers form a local branch of the union with officers James Worsick president Arnold vice president W Bolder secretary Georg Stover treasurer and Georgs Ehters branch collector. The article notes carrier unity and ongoing formation efforts despite partial text.
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Forest Park
Alt
James Worsick
Ha, Arnold
W. Bolder
Geos, Stover
Georgs Ehters
Jott
Betheve
Szymczak Seeks Honest Office Reform At Forum
M S Szymczak newly elected Cook County Superior Court clerk and former county superintendent delivered a civic address at Forest Park Sunday Evening Forum. He urged reform to reduce office seekers costs, cited dishonest practices, and called for voter knowledge of candidates without large campaign expenditures. The event featured Lions Club members, local officials, and a luncheon, with remarks by Rev Schnell and others.
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M.S. Szymczak
Superior Court
Cook County
Cad
Fareat
Forest Lions
Fred J. Schnell
Charles R.hussey
Lion Club
James L. Brannon
R.gold
Ira J. Livingston
First Presbyterian Church
Forest Park
Forest Lions Club
Schnell
Husse
Gold
Lange
Licht
Pries
Lion Wood
Rossman
Lions
Twa
Woldat Wan Abe
Crosstey
Methodist
Szyimtzak
Wiether
Wecktte
Sceima
Mem Tadon
Szymczak
Rev. Schnel
Szymczake
Swanson
Sunday Evening Forum
Fora Horton
H. Taman
R.G. Crowsley
Fleury Troost
Ice and Snow Make Motoring a Hard Job
Ice and snow have made travel dangerous and slow this week. Streetcar service has been safer but sluggish due to ice, while roadways remain treacherous after a recent heavy snow and days of rain. Suburban streets show the worst driving conditions.
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Estert
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